The Return of Most Haunted

I can’t explain why, but I’ve been fascinated by the paranormal since I was a child. Call it intuition, or faith, but I have always trusted that there was more to life than meets the eye. Over the years I have studied the paranormal in my own time, through courses, documentaries, books, web resources and, of course, TV shows. When Most Haunted first aired, I was oddly relieved: here at last was a show which not only explored a topic I was very passionate about, but a show which took the study of this subject seriously.

Through hundreds of episodes, Most Haunted travelled across the world to spend time in some of the most notorious paranormal hotspots. From hospitals to jails to pubs and houses – the show covered it all, using state of the art equipment, scientific experiments, parapsychology experts, historical studies and even psychic mediums. Hosted by presenter Yvette Fielding and her husband Karl Beattie, Most Haunted became a very quick success and gathered somewhat of a cult following. Those, like myself, that were interested the paranormal, had finally found a show that had it all – atmosphere and spookiness, along with serious documentation of spiritual phenomena.

Most Haunted was a show that pioneered in the genre. First aired in 2002, it was the first of many paranormal shows that would follow (such as Ghost Hunters and Ghost Adventures – shows which I also enjoy). It has started something that many other films, TV shows and You-tube film-makers have tried to replicate.

I have a great respect for Yvette Fielding and Karl Beattie. Their constant dedication to the show, along with their warm personalities and genuine keenness to present the paranormal to a wide audience is something I admire. They appear to be down-to-earth, genuine people who sincerely want to expose the paranormal – from all angles. They and their team are a credit to the show as a whole.

Though there has been an absence, Most Haunted is now set to return with a new series, on TV’s Really Channel. Starting on Thursday 21st August, and every Thursday thereafter, the fans are finally able to enjoy this much-awaited return of the show.

If this new series is anything like previous ones, then we are in for a treat. If you are staunch believer, you will enjoy this show highly. Even if you are a sceptic, it should be noted that the Most Haunted team appear to take what they do very seriously, and when something can be debunked, they admit this.

So, as someone totally immersed in the study of the paranormal, I for one am eagerly awaiting the new series. I want to wish Yvette and Karl all the very best of success with this new venture, and I hope the fans are going to be tuning in again. I have a feeling we all won’t be disappointed.

 

 

You can view Most Haunted’s return on REALLY Channel, starting this Thursday 21st August.